Masked men storm, rob home

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Dec 9, 2012 at 12:01 AM

The Record

MANTECA - Four masked men carried out a home invasion robbery shortly before 2 a.m. Thursday in the 300 block of Shepard Way, the Manteca Police Department said.

A man and his wife were sleeping when they heard a loud bang downstairs, authorities said. The man said one of the robbers then entered their bedroom wearing a white mask and made demands while holding them at gunpoint. The robbers stole electronic items, jewelry and money.

One of the robbers was described as a man 5 feet 7 to 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 160 to 170 pounds, with black clothing, a white mask and a silver handgun. Another robber was described as a man 5 feet 9 to 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 170 to 180 pounds, with black clothing, a white mask and a black handgun.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Rob Armosino at (209) 456-8152 or South County Crime Stoppers at (209) 823-4636.